Ecuador & Peru: Amazon, Galapagos, & Machu Picchu
(Jan. 25 - Feb. 19, 2009)
At A Glance
- Discover the spectacular Sacred Valley of the Inca: ancient villages, colourful markets, and stunning scenery
- Two nights by Machu Picchu: more time to discover this remarkable site.
- Explore Cusco, where Spanish churches are built on Inca foundations.
- Spend 3 nights in the lush Amazon with specialist guides.
- Bargain for handicrafts at Otavalo: one of South America’s most colourful Indian markets.
- Cruise for a week through the unique Galapagos Islands on a first-class yacht.
- Be amazed by the approachable wildlife on the Galapagos, in the company of expert local naturalists.
- Travel with Brian Keating of the Calgary Zoo
Brief Itinerary
Jan. 25/26 - QUITO. Arrive late and transfer to hotel. Jan. 26 morning tour; Welcome Diiner. (Swissotel, 2nts, 1B, 1L, 1D)
Jan. 27/28/29 - AMAZON. Fly and boat into the Amazon. 2 full days to explore.
(Sacha Lodge, 3nts, full board)
Jan. 30/31 - QUITO. Return to Quito. Tour of the Old City; Jan 31 day trip to Otavalo.
(Swissotel, 2nts , 2B, 1L)
Feb. 1 to 7 - GALAPAGOS ISLANDS. Fly to the Galapagos; 7-night cruise on a deluxe yacht with a professional naturalist guide. Hike, explore, snorkel, relax! (Coral II, 7nts, full board)
Feb. 8 - QUITO. Return to Quito; free time prior to dinner at La Ronda.
(Swissotel, 1nt, 1B, 1D)
Feb. 9 - LIMA. Day at leisure in Quito. PM flight to Lima and transfer to the airport hotel.
(Costa del Sol Hotel, 1nt, 1B)
Feb. 10/11/12 - SACRED VALLEY. Fly to Cusco, drive into the Sacred Valley. Visit the market and ruins at Pisac, Ollantaytambo Fortress and village, and more. (Pakaritampu, 3nts, 3B, 3L, 3D)
Feb. 13 & 14 - MACHU PICCHU. Train through the gorges of the Urubamba River to Machu Picchu; guided tour of the ruins, plus extra time at the site without the crowds - all of Feb. 14 if you wish!
(Machu Picchu Pueblo, 2nts, 2B, 2L, 2D)
Feb. 15/16/17 - CUSCO. Return to Cusco, tour city and nearby Sacsayhuaman ruins on Feb. 16. Free time. Special dinner with traditional music & dance. (Novotel Hotel, 3nts, 3B, 1L, 3D)
Feb. 18 - HOMEWARD. Fly to LIma; dayrooms; dinner; transfer to the airport to fly home. (B)
Cost
Starting Quito, End Lima
- CA$12,050
- single supplement: CA$1,441
All quoted prices effective at time of publication (March 27, 2008). While not expected, itinerary and prices are subject to change.
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